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Housing Permits

Environmental Health Services

Environmental Health Services (EHS) oversees permitting and regulatory requirements for certain housing facilities in San Mateo County. Permit requirements and application processes vary depending on the type of facility.

 

How to Apply for a Permit

 

Housing Permit

You can apply for a Housing Permit, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

If you’re unable to apply online with MyEHS, you can download and complete Housing Permit PDF application here (see Downloadable Applications Forms Section).

Employee Housing Permit

You can apply for an Employee Housing Permit, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

If you’re unable to apply online with MyEHS, you can download and complete Employee Housing Permit PDF application here (see Downloadable Applications Forms Section).

Mobilehome Park Permit

To apply for a Mobilehome Park Permit, download and complete the Mobilehome Park Permit Application Form and submit to envhealth@smcgov.org. You can download and complete the Mobilehome Park Permit Application Form here (see Downloadable Applications Forms Section).

Payments cannot be made to or accepted by inspectors. Payments must be made in person at the Environmental Health Services office, by mail, by phone at (650) 372-6200, or online through the MyEHS Portal.